Dhaka offers support for Rakhine economy to expedite Rohingya repatriation

Dhaka offers support for Rakhine economy to expedite Rohingya repatriation

Bangladesh today offers to provide support for rebuilding the Rakhine State economy, emphasizing the importance of peace, stability, and democracy in Myanmar as a foundation for commencing the repatriation of forcibly displaced Rohingyas to their homeland.
"Bangladesh has every interest to see lasting peace, stability and democracy in Myanmar, and a conducive environment in Rakhine State for the Rohingya to have confidence to go back there in safety and dignity", said Foreign Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain.
He made the call when speaking at an Informal Consultation at the Ministerial level among Myanmar and its five neighbouring countries in Bangkok, according to a message received here.